Cressi Predator Spec Breakdown & Features
Measuring just over 7 inches, the Cressi Predator is made for traveling. Not only is it compact, it’s also lightweight, weighing just over 4 ounces. In just this little package comes a straight edge and a serrated edge.
The Predator features a strong fixed blade with a pointed tip. It’s sharp, so it can dig into small crevices if the need arises. The handle and sheath are both plastic, and the knife handle keeper is rubber.
Cressi Predator Impressions
There are a handful of things to like about the Cressi Predator. It’s small, so it makes for a great travel knife or a backup knife. The straight edge is pretty sharp. But there are also some pretty big negatives associated with this knife.
I’m not sure I understand the design of the sheath. Well, not the sheath itself—I’m talking about the oversized O-ring that is supposed to hold the Predator in place. It’s near impossible to get the rubber keeper off the knife unless you are barehanded. And trying to get it back on is even more complicated. But I think the worst part of the design is that this rubber band gets in the way even when putting the knife back.
If you want a similar knife that has one of the smoothest sheaths, check out our review of the XS Scuba Neuro knife. It’s larger than the Predator, but it is nicely balanced and has a great edge.
It may seem like I’m just dogging on the Predator, but the knife itself is actually really good. The straight edge cut through both the 550 paracord and poly dock rope fairly easily. The serrated edge cut the thinner rope, but struggled on the thicker rope.
I actually like this knife enough to suggest that if you can find a different sheath it would be worth it. I’d even go as far as to say that if you were handy, were willing to cut the rubber band off and design a different latch, it could work. At this price, you could afford to experiment.
Small knives are hard to get in and out of their sheath by nature, especially while wearing gloves. Everything is sized down, so it’s understandable. Having it attached to your BCD can help alleviate some of that stress. We suggest checking out our review of the Promate Sharp Tip Titanium BC knife if you’d like something similar.
Do we recommend the Cressi Predator dive knife?
We do recommend the Cressi Predator, but with a few warnings. The knife itself is what we’d consider above average. It cuts well, it’s light and compact, and it’s made from good materials.
Our problem is with the sheath, and more specifically, the knife loop holding mechanism. It’s hard to get off and on the butt of the Predator, and gets in the way while trying to put it back in the sheath.
It is inexpensive, so it would be worth it as a backup knife that you wouldn’t have to pull out multiple times per dive. Being so lightweight you probably won’t even notice it.
Check out how the Cressi Predator stacks up against all the knives we tested in our knife roundup here.
Specs & Features
| Fixed or foldable | fixed |
|---|---|
| Blade length | 3.4 inches (8.6 cm) |
| Handle length | 3.7 inches (9.4 cm) |
| Weight | 4.2 ounces (120 g); knife only |
| Blade type | straight and serrated |
| Blade material | 420 stainless steel |
| Handle material | plastic |
| Blade tip | pointed |
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